Win-Win: Creating New Careers With Horses

You’ll see a lot of sunrises in this line of work, both literally and figuratively speaking.
The individuals you care for can be demanding and giving all at the same time. They’ll test you in ways that only a 900-pound toddler can. If patience is a muscle, you may feel Herculean at the end of some days—equal workouts for your heart, too.

Working with horses can be a challenging and rewarding career. In 2020, there were 17,500 pet groomers and animal care workers employed in Ontario.

The horse racing and breeding sectors alone contribute $2.3 billion annually to Ontario’s economy but continue to face a shortage of workers. Grooms and caretakers are fundamental to the health, welfare, and safety of the horses and therefore are critical to the success of this important agricultural industry.

The Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) is working to fill this gap. This free program offers the chance for anyone with a passion for animals and hands-on learning to become a part of Ontario’s billion-dollar horse industry.\

 

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